Overview
The NINDS Health Disparities in Tribal Communities Summer Internship Program addresses the critical need for a robust and diverse scientific workforce that brings together different perspectives.. Launched over a decade ago, this eight to 10-week Research training program offers over a dozen participants the opportunity to learn about brain and nervous systems Research. The program focuses on neurological disorders and healthcare disparities and seeks to provide Research and career development opportunities for Native American students, along with students from other underrepresented communities. Interns work with mentors in the NINDS Division of Intramural Research, where they are immersed in basic, translational, and clinical Research. In addition to performing full-time Research, interns engage in professional development opportunities that allow them to network with high-level Native American Researchers and not-for-profit stakeholders.
Program Goals
- Diversify the biomedical Research workforce
- Recruit students with a background and interest in Native American issues and healthcare disparities
Partners
Public-Sector Partners:
Private-Sector Partners:
Individual Partners:
- Caroline M. Devine*
*provides financial or in-kind support for this program.
FNIH Contact
- Maria Sweet, Strategic Alliances Manager, [email protected]